There were huge crowds in Victoria Square today as people came together for Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration. In enchanting footage and photographs, children are amazed by the ‘Show Globes’ containing lifelike fairies performed by actors.
A huge colourful procession of people snaked through Hull city centre when the first parade started at midday. More than 1,500 local people shaped the free event, which created a spectacle enjoyed by hundreds of people in the bright sunshine.
Organisations involved included RSPCA Hull & East Yorkshire, NAPA College, Sirius Academy West and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, alongside families, community groups and individuals.
Each adopted a theme based on the four globes: Enchanted Flower Globe, Living Snow Globe, Mystic Mirror Globe, and Sea Sphere.
The works were commissioned by Hull City Council in partnership with Light up The North, through the Shine programme. Hull’s Eclectic Orchestra, Ukrainian Choir and Hull Visual Choir were also performing at the Minster during the day.
Performances entertained the crowds in Queen Victoria Square throughout the afternoon, with Andy Train as compere, including Chinese fan dancing from the Hon Lok Association and music from All For One Choir and Jessika-Mae.
At Hull Minster, audiences could visit two light-based art installations, The Relic of Mirchwood Forest by Laura Spark and Eternal Ensemble by Onyva, between 10am and 6pm. A mini skateboarding park to learn and play was set up in Trinity Square, in partnership with Hull Girls Skate and Active Sports.
Do you know anyone in the parade? Have a look at our video, above, and photographs, below.